The Shaping of the Eastern Tradition
In Mythos II – The Shaping of the Eastern Tradition, Joseph Campbell explores the spiritual realms of the East, focusing on Hinduism and Buddhism. Through a series of engaging lectures, Campbell examines how myths evolve to reflect changing beliefs about nature, God, and life, delving into the core myths of the great Asian religions, the Buddha and enlightenment, the connections between East and West, Yoga and transcendence, and Kundalini yoga with the seven chakras. Presented in the final years of Campbell's life, this collection illuminates how Eastern traditions shape consciousness and spiritual understanding.
Episodes
1 The Inward Path: The core myths of the great Asian religions 
2 The Enlightend One: The Buddha and enlightenment, East and West 
3 Our Eternal Selves: Yoga and transcendence 
4 The Way to Illumination: Kundalini yoga and the seven chakras 
5 The Experience of God: Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual journey that is death